It seems that stakes and network executives can take a vampire down. NBC has cancelled the Dracula TV show after one season of 10 episodes.
NBC’s Dracula is a retelling of the classic Bram Stoker story. In London, Dracula (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) is posing as an American entrepreneur while he seeks revenge on those who cursed him. He doesn’t count on falling in love with a woman (Jessica De Gouw) who looks just like his deceased wife. Others in the cast include Thomas Kretschmann, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Victoria Smurfit, Katie McGrath, and Nonso Anozie.
The show’s debut did respecatably for a Friday night show but dropped much lower in subsequent weeks. The first season averaged a 1.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 3.25 million total viewers.
Hannibal and Dracula are both produced under a unique deal that costs the network much less than other original drama series. Hannibal’s license fee is set to go down for season three so the network ultimately decided to renew that show and cancel Dracula.
It seems like Dracula’s studios could still potentially produce a second season for another outlet but there hasn’t been any news of that thus far.
What do you think? Do you think Dracula should have been cancelled or renewed for a second season? Would you follow the series to another channel or pay to see a second season?
I really loved this show so different than all the other shows on tv! It was definelty one of my new favs! Sad to see it go and hoping abc picks it up! Please!! For all the followers 🙁
We are very disappointed Dracula was cancelled. We were eagerly awaiting season two. Another good show disappeared into the realty tv spotlight.
We are very disappointed Dracula was cancelled. We were eagerly waiting for season two. Now it’s up to our imagination as to what ended up happening. So sad another good show has disappeared into the reality TV spot light.
I have been looking forward to another season!! I am very disappointed!!
I hope ABC or CBS picks it up
I loved this show, it’s so disappointing when they finally put something great on TV with substance and back story with great acting and ditch it! They’d rather put crap on about
Nobody celebs who do nothing with no substance .
Networks prefer making big $ instantly from worthless programs like reality shows and talent contests. They do not care what the viewers want or need. I bet they decided to can this one immediately when the $ was not rolling in from the 1st episode. They are known for doing that. I’ve seen many great programs killed that I enjoyed and replaced with moronic reality or talent garbage or even worst, paid advertising! Can’t rely on them to use their brains, they think from the other end.
Agreed!
I can’t believe it. A good cast, great sets, wonderful period costumes, new approach to an old story-what? It was refreshing and yes I would follow it to another network.
So sad. BRING BACK DRACULA!!! HANDS DOWN BEST DRACULA VERSION EVER
I am so disappointed why would they do that it’s not fair bring it back! !,,,
Yes, I would follow the program to another outlet!
I have been waiting for season 2, I like this version better than the movie. I’m so disappointed that the series was canceled. Please bring it back.
Dracula was one of the BEST TV series on Friday nights! NBC is 100% wrong and I was anxiously waiting for season 2! This totally sucks and I don’t really think they know what they are doing at times!!!!!!!!!!! Plus, Jonathan Rhys Meyers is totally HOT!
This is ********, i have been waiting for season 2 of Dracula, please make season 2 and send it to me i will pay for season 1 and 2 . And atleast end it better. Thabks
I loved Dracula! The storyline, costumes, & actors are fantastic! Great twist on the original novel! Hope another network picks it up if NBC is too stupid to not bring it back.